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The American University, Washington College of Law's Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program provides experiential learning opportunities for students to gain proficiency in trial litigation skills. Skills are honed in a "controlled clinic" environment using a hands-on teaching style and cutting-edge technology. The Program focuses on learning by doing, with practical instruction, demonstrations, feedback, and critique used to direct student learning. For more information about the program please view our brochure.
The Program offers approximately 20 sections of a variety of courses to more than 240 students each year. Each course includes specialized skills training, development of case theory and themes, analysis of strategies, and discussions of professional ethics.
A special feature of the Trial Advocacy Program is a presentation by a professional actor, Paul Morella, on the use of theatre skills and techniques to communicate and persuade more effectively.
In addition to the courses offered by the Trial Advocacy Program, students are encouraged to become involved in organizations such as the Mock Trial Honor Society. The Mock Trial Honor Society is a student led organization that oversees and assists with the coordination and training of WCL's competitive trial teams. Those student teams then compete in both civil and criminal competitions throughout the United States.
Benefactor
The Program is entering a new chapter thanks to the generosity of Stephen S. Weinstein, WCL class of 1965, a distinguished litigator and past participant in the Program. In celebration of his recent gift to WCL, the Trial Advocacy Program has been named the Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program. His contribution will enable the Program to create additional scholarship in trial advocacy; enhance the WCL courtroom facilities; and provide opportunities, through conferences and lectures, to explore current issues relating to the theory and practice of trial advocacy.
Faculty
- David E. Aaronson, Director
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- Elizabeth I. Boals, Assistant Director
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- Kimberley S. Green, Program Coordinator
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- Judge Michael J. Algeo
- Judge DeLawrence Beard
- Judge William M. Cave
- Judge Erik P. Christian
- Judge Charles B. Day
- Judge Eugene N. Hamilton
- Judge Stephen P. Johnson
- Judge Michael D. Mason
- Judge Irma S. Raker
- Judge Nelson W. Rupp, Jr.
- Judge Patrick L. Woodward
- Philip C. Andonian, Esq.
- H. Kenneth Armstrong, Esq.
- Roy L. Austin, Jr., Esq.
- Mark L. Austrian, Esq.
- Michael P. Bruckheim, Esq.
- Audrey A. Creighton, Esq.
- Bruce A. Fredrickson, Esq.
- Douglas F. Gansler, Esq.
- Mark A. Gilday, Esq.
- Barry H. Helfand, Esq.
- John F. Karl, Esq.
- James K. Lay, Esq.
- Shane M. McMahon, Esq.
- Anthony C. Morella, Prof. Emeritus
- Paul A. Morella, AEA
- Steven M. Pavsner, Esq.
- Peter R. Sherman, Esq.
- Paul T. Stein, Esq.
- Katherine Winfree, Esq.
- William A. Xanten, III, Det.
Contact Information
David Aaronson, Director
American University
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 410
Washington, DC 20016
Tel: 202-274-4201
Elizabeth Boals, Assistant Director
American University
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 353
Washington, DC 20016
Tel: 202-274-4073
Kimberley Green, Program Coordinator
American University
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20016
Tel: 202-274-4258